No. 5,081 in Dutch
hunger
The Dutch word "honger" means "hunger" or "the feeling of needing food" in English.
In a sentence
Ik heb honger, dus ik ga iets te eten maken.
I am hungry, so I will make something to eat.
In this sentence, 'honger' refers to the physical sensation of hunger, a need for food.
Zijn honger naar kennis motiveert hem om veel te lezen.
His hunger for knowledge motivates him to read a lot.
Here, 'honger' metaphorically describes a strong desire or eagerness for knowledge.
Na de lange reis voelden ze een enorme honger naar rust.
After the long journey, they felt an immense hunger for rest.
In this instance, 'honger' metaphorically represents an intense longing or need for rest.
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